Search results
204 published stories found.
Mobile and internet services in Quetta and parts of Balochistan are still suspended, while a financial lockout in Nushki district persists until August 31, 2026, leaving residents unable to access banking and communication services.
Aug 11, 2026, 5:28 AM
The 2026-27 Pakistani budget allocates Rs264 billion for highways, with additional funds for coalition partners and the ruling party. Critics question whether these large sums will drive meaningful economic growth.
The Express Tribune
Pakistani campuses are changing their orientation approach. Rather than a brief information dump, they are turning the first week into an ongoing transition that builds relationships and supports diverse entrants from the start.
The Express Tribune
Newsroom feed
A senior Pentagon official said the United States is not leaving Asia and is urging allies to share more of the security burden.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan has begun training for its upcoming Test series in England, welcoming new batting coach Michael Smith to the squad. The team held its first session at Kent County Club in Beckenham, focusing on fitness, fielding, and batting techniques ahead of a challenging series in England.
The Express Tribune
Mahmood Khan Achakzai wrote a formal letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif requesting the start of the constitutional process to appoint a new chief election commissioner and members of the Election Commission of Pakistan for Sindh and Balochistan.
The Express Tribune
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi announced that the PTI’s national leaders and its ally TTAP have agreed on a long march to Islamabad on September 27. The move follows the party’s frustration over unanswered grievances and Imran Khan’s imprisonment.
Dawn
The Al Batal Presents University of Lahore National Champions Cup 2026‑27 started on Tuesday at Multan Cricket Stadium. Four squads will battle in seven 50‑over games, with the top two advancing to a final on August 18. The tournament is a key part of Pakistan’s 2026‑27 season and a test of depth ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
The Express Tribune
A new defence alliance between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, akin to NATO’s Article 5, marks a significant move away from U.S. dominance in Gulf security.
Google News - World
President Asif Ali Zardari left Lahore for Islamabad after a brief two‑day stay. During the visit he met only Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, with businessman Gohar Ejaz in attendance. No meetings were held with Pakistan People’s Party officials.
The Express Tribune
Relatives of Anmol and Amina, who died in custody at a Punjab police station, are calling for an impartial probe. A judicial inquiry is examining police statements, CCTV footage, and burial arrangements.
The Express Tribune
A judicial magistrate launched a Section 176 inquiry into the suspicious deaths of two underage girls, Amina and Anmol, who were in Lahore police custody on Aug. 4. The families demanded an impartial investigation after the girls died while in custody and before reaching the hospital.
Dawn
Voting has begun in four constituencies of Bagh and Haveli districts during the third phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections. 10,300 troops have been deployed alongside regular police to safeguard 803 polling stations, most classified as sensitive or highly sensitive. The earlier phases gave the PML‑N 24 seats and PPP 10 seats.
Dawn
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government led by the Pakistan Peoples Party appointed seven new members to its Public Service Commission (PSC) days before its term ends. The move, made under constitutional provisions, has raised concerns about the propriety and timing of the appointments. Opposition leader Shahid Mehmood Wani criticized the decision, urging the new elected government to decide such matters.
Dawn
Tarbela Dam, Pakistan's second largest reservoir, topped out at 1,549.48 feet on Sunday, a rise from the 1,549‑foot reading taken at 6 am. The live storage was 5.523 million‑acre‑feet, the highest level the dam has reached in this season.
Dawn
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to lift formal trade to $10 billion, using new transit arrangements and barter mechanisms to overcome sanctions, after a decade of declining formal traffic.
The Express Tribune
A trilateral defence agreement signed in Mecca adds Turkey to existing Saudi‑Pakistan ties. Tehran says the pact signals a shift away from U.S. influence but does not presently threaten Iran.
Al Jazeera
Dawn reports that authorities in Lower South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan and Tank have imposed Section 144 for August 10, curbing movement between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. and closing markets to address security concerns.
Dawn
